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Working Memory Explained
Many of you have children who have seen or been evaluated by a neuropsychologist. All of them diagnose kids’ deficiencies in executive...
Nancy Thorup
Sep 9, 20173 min read


Does your child fit in at school?
Dear parents, This article gives parents tips on what to do if your child does not fit in at school. The Best Way to Help When Your Child...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 31, 20171 min read


Auditory Disorder
Does your child have an auditory processing disorder? Read this article to find out. 7 Things I Wish People Knew About Parenting a Child...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 23, 20171 min read


Caffeine and ADHD
I love this article about caffeine and ADHD. It is something for all of us to think about. 7 Things I Learned About Caffeine and Kids...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 16, 20171 min read


Dyslexia, Dysgraphia & Dyscalculia
What is a specific learning disorder with impairment in reading (Dyslexia)? It is language-based disorder and is a general term that...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 15, 20172 min read


What Teachers See: How ADHD Impacts Learning in High School
Parents, Here is a brief synopsis of what behaviors ADHD teenagers exhibit. As work becomes more rigorous and teachers expect students to...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 10, 20171 min read


The New Thinking About ADHD and Executive Functioning
Hey Parents, Teachers, Tutors and others, Here’s a great article that combines ADHD and Executive functioning. It’s a great resource for...
Nancy Thorup
Aug 3, 20171 min read


Why “Goldilocks” Parenting Helps Build Executive Functioning Skills
Parents, This is a great article about how to be a parent who is “just right.” Enjoy! Why “Goldilocks” Parenting Helps Build Executive...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 28, 20171 min read


6 Surprising Ways Dyslexia Affects Me as a Young Adult
Dear Parents, I really enjoyed this article about a young adult who has dyslexia. Letting our kids know what technology errors they are...
Nancy Thorup
Jul 13, 20171 min read


My Teen’s Developing Executive Functioning Skills
Anyone who has spent time around teens knows that they develop at different rates both physically and emotionally; however, many people...
Nancy Thorup
Jun 27, 20175 min read
What do I wish for my child?
Parents, In this Understood segment, there are several short videos of REAL parents who are sharing stories with each other. I think some...
Nancy Thorup
May 23, 20171 min read


ADHD and Emotions: Anxiety, Anger & Angst
Parents, So many of my students have ADHD and anxiety. This article will tell you how to distinguish between the two, what signs your...
Nancy Thorup
Apr 7, 20171 min read


How to Respond to a Child’s Crisis
Dear Parents, This news article will help you to respond to any crisis your child may have. This really hit a nerve for me....
Nancy Thorup
Mar 28, 20171 min read


When you can see it from their side, you can be on their side
Parents, Homework time can be a nightmare for you and your child. Watch these awesome, short videos to give you some perspective! This...
Nancy Thorup
Jan 31, 20171 min read


10 Big Moments and Trends for Learning and Attention Issues in 2016
Parents, Happy New Year! This article highlights Hollywood, the Olympics, and government. They all addressed issues such as ADHD,...
Nancy Thorup
Jan 5, 20174 min read


The Importance of Resilience for Kids With Learning and Attention Issues
Are your kids resilient? Learning and attention issues can create a lot of negative feelings for kids. This article will help parents...
Nancy Thorup
Dec 26, 20161 min read


Organizational Coaches: What You Need to Know
Parents, We at Thorup Tutoring are academic tutors AND organizational coaches. If we are not doing enough of one or the other, please...
Nancy Thorup
Oct 9, 20161 min read
Organization and Time Management Answers
At the top of the learning and attention issues list are often organization and time management problems. Below are some resources from...
Nancy Thorup
Oct 4, 20161 min read
My Dyslexia Accommodations Felt Like Cheating
Parents…many of our children suffer from Dyslexia. Some have true, diagnosed Dyslexia while some just have some symptoms of it. Any...
Nancy Thorup
Sep 27, 20161 min read


ADHD Medication Rebound: What You Need to Know
Parents, ADHD can greatly impact your child’s ability to learn and succeed in school. While medication is often used to treat ADHD, it...
Nancy Thorup
Sep 7, 20161 min read
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